Our work doesn’t stop there. We also have many services designed to meet the variety of needs you or your family members may have.

Life Support Customers

If you or a member of your household relies on life-sustaining equipment, don’t wait! Contact us online or by calling 1.800.572.1111 and we’ll notify you before any planned interruption of your electricity service for maintenance. We’ll also keep you updated on power restoration efforts if the duration of an outage extends beyond 24 hours.

Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)

Regular HEAP is now open

HEAP is a federal grant program that helps eligible households pay for energy costs and weatherization. Income eligible customers may receive one regular HEAP benefit per season. The 2017-2018 HEAP season is currently open, and will close March 15, 2018, or sooner if funds are exhausted. Contact your county's department of social services for more information.

Emergency HEAP is now openIn addition to regular HEAP, you may also be eligible for emergency HEAP benefits. The number of emergency benefits varies per season depending on the availability of funds. Emergency HEAP opened January 2, 2018 and will close March 15, 2018, or sooner if funds are exhausted.

Funding is limited. HEAP funding is limited so it is important to apply early. If you receive any type of Social Security benefit or if you are 60 years of age or older, call your local Office for the Aging and an application may be mailed to you.

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP is designed to help eligible customers gain control of their energy bills. The program has two levels of assistance, bill credits and arrears forgiveness.

EAP bill credits are available automatically to any customer who receives a HEAP benefit. No application is needed. A limited number of EAP participants will be able to apply for our EAP arrears forgiveness program. EAP bill credits will continue each year as long as a HEAP benefit is applied to your NYSEG account.

Project SHARE Heating Fund

Our Project SHARE Heating Fund is designed to help income-eligible customers with energy emergencies. Active duty military personnel and well-discharged veterans with an active disconnect notice may qualify regardless of income.

To receive a Project SHARE Heating Fund grant, you must have an active account with NYSEG, have active disconnect notice, meet the current HEAP income guideline and exhausted all other assistance.

Friendly Reminder Third Party Notification

Our Friendly Reminder Third Party Notification service offers you extra peace of mind. A friend, agency or organization you designate will receive a copy of any important notices we may send to you. Interested? Print, complete and send us this Third Party Notification Service form.

Hearing and Speech Impairment Assistance

If you use a telephone (TTY) device in your home, just dial 711 and ask the New York Relay Service operator to contact NYSEG at 1.800.572.1111.

Interpreter Service

For customers who prefer to speak a language other than English, we offer interpreter services when you call.

One Less Worry

With one call you can place your bill on hold for 30 days should you or a household member be hospitalized.

Sight Saver Billing

Your NYSEG bill and our EnergyLinesnewsletter are available in large print at no charge.

Customer Advocates

We are here to help our customers with medical and financial needs through our customer advocate service. If you are having trouble paying your bills or have a medical need that depends on electricity, contact us.